JohnnyPT
Guest
Hello there!
I'm a complete zero when it comes to cars and engines, so please keep that in mind as you read this.
Here's the thing, I have a 2003 Ibiza 1.4 Tdi.
Last night I was making my usual 200 km journey to the city I work in, when I started hearing a windy noise everytime I stepped harder on the gas. At first I thought the ventilation system had gone bad, but then I realized the noise was coming from the engine, or under the car.
It only happened when I stepped harder on the gas and got more audible the harder I stepped on. If I stepped lightly even 2500, 3000 rpm, the noise would not be audible.
I travelled at around 110/120 km/h, the temperature was ok.
The previous day I had noticed a very faint "whistle", just slightly louder than the usual turbo sound, but I didn't pay much attention to it since it went away.
It didn't seem like the car was loosing power - if it did, it was marginal.
I got the feeling that it was burning fuel faster than usual, but can't be sure.
I don't need to use the car until Friday, when I have to do my round trip (200km) back to my homeplace. I'll take the car to my trusted mechanic there.
My questions are:
- Will I be ok making the return trip?
- since I was travelling at night, I didn't see if there was smoke coming out. Should I check that during the day?
- I have a friend who has that VAG.com thing. Will that give me any useful info?
Thanks a lot!
Best regards
Johnny
I'm a complete zero when it comes to cars and engines, so please keep that in mind as you read this.
Here's the thing, I have a 2003 Ibiza 1.4 Tdi.
Last night I was making my usual 200 km journey to the city I work in, when I started hearing a windy noise everytime I stepped harder on the gas. At first I thought the ventilation system had gone bad, but then I realized the noise was coming from the engine, or under the car.
It only happened when I stepped harder on the gas and got more audible the harder I stepped on. If I stepped lightly even 2500, 3000 rpm, the noise would not be audible.
I travelled at around 110/120 km/h, the temperature was ok.
The previous day I had noticed a very faint "whistle", just slightly louder than the usual turbo sound, but I didn't pay much attention to it since it went away.
It didn't seem like the car was loosing power - if it did, it was marginal.
I got the feeling that it was burning fuel faster than usual, but can't be sure.
I don't need to use the car until Friday, when I have to do my round trip (200km) back to my homeplace. I'll take the car to my trusted mechanic there.
My questions are:
- Will I be ok making the return trip?
- since I was travelling at night, I didn't see if there was smoke coming out. Should I check that during the day?
- I have a friend who has that VAG.com thing. Will that give me any useful info?
Thanks a lot!
Best regards
Johnny